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Restoration

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on BBC Two England

Romantic drama starring Robert Downey Jr and Sam Neill.

London, 1663: Robert Merivel is a gifted young physician at the Royal College Hospital. When his talents are spotted by Charles II, he becomes a favoured courtier - until he makes an error in falling for one of the king's mistresses.
(Widescreen) (1995, 15) (S) (W)
Film of the week: page 47

Contributors

Director:
Michael Hoffman
Robert Merivel:
Robert Downey Jr
King Charles II:
Sam Neill
John Pearce:
David Thewlis
Celia:
Polly Walker
Katherine:
Meg Ryan
Will Gates:
Ian McKellen
Finn:
Hugh Grant
Ambrose:
Ian McDiarmid
Source: Radio Times

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